The plane truss shown in the figure is hinge-supported at E and F. The truss is subjected to vertical downward force at R and horizontal force at G. (Figure not to scale) The force (in kN) along with its nature in member JF is

GATE 2026 Civil Engineering Q39 — Civil Engineering

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Civil Engineering · Structural Analysis - Trusses

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